Hugh looked regretfully into Leofric's eyes as they clasped hands before parting.
"In sooth I have travelled something hard," answered Leofric, who was travel-stained and pale with weariness and lack of sleep.
Leofric, who was more shy by nature, stood where he was in the window, looking in a sort of amaze from one girl to the other.
The date of Leofric's installation is about 1040, which is, of course, that of the foundation of the Cathedral.
The one was led by Wilfred, and Leofric as guide, the other by Haga.
